About
Jesse Gordon, LMT, is a licensed massage therapist and holistic practitioner supporting alignment of mind, body, and spirit through intentional, integrative bodywork. His approach blends therapeutic massage, craniosacral techniques, mindfulness, and energetic healing to create restorative, client-centered experiences.
Jesse’s training spans mindfulness-based stress reduction, Reiki, sound healing, contemplative resilience practices, and nature-based education through Kripalu. Each session is guided by presence, deep listening, and respect for the body’s innate wisdom.
Before entering the healing arts, Jesse built a professional background in communication and leadership, including executive education at Harvard Business School—bringing clarity, focus, and compassion to his work with clients.
A longtime Bethesda resident and a loving father of two daughters, Jesse is an active member of the Insight Meditation Community of Washington and the American Massage Therapy Association. He is passionate about helping clients reconnect with their bodies, reduce stress, and cultivate balance and resilience.
Credentials & Training
Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)
Potomac Massage Training Institute
1,000+ hours of advanced training & certifications
Core Modalities
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Craniosacral Techniques & Fundamentals
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Therapeutic & Myofascial Massage
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Reiki I & II
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Sound Healing & Meditation
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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
Contemplative & Nature-Based Training
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Kripalu Outdoors — mindfulness, movement & nature connection
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Contemplative-Based Resilience Training (Garrison Institute)
Education & Professional Background
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Executive Education, Business Perspectives for Creative Leaders
Harvard Business School -
Graduate Coursework in Media Studies / Management
The New School / Parsons School of Design -
B.A. in Communication
University of Maryland
Our Commitment to Accessible Healing
At Live Awake Massage, access to care shouldn’t be limited by financial circumstances. I’m committed to offering massage and bodywork services to individuals who might otherwise be unable to receive them.
Support from our community helps make this possible. Contributions are used to subsidize sessions for clients experiencing financial hardship, ensuring that care remains accessible and consistent.
If you feel called to support this work, you can:
- Purchase a gift card to be allocated to a client in need
- Make a direct contribution (Venmo: @dchardcor)
Your support helps extend healing to those who need it most, and it’s deeply appreciated.
Jesse Gordon, LMT
Licensed Massage Therapist & Active Member of the American Massage Therapy Association
Holistic Coaching, Energetic Healing & Bodywork: Cultivating Purposeful Alignment in Mind, Body, and Spirit
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